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My fourth year running an Airbnb
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My fourth year running an Airbnb

Have you ever wondered about renting out a bedroom and bathroom of your house for short term rentals? That’s what I did in 2022. My platform of choice is Airbnb, learn how I became a super host and house hacked my way to living close to mortgage free. Check out my 2025 Year in Review

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Why the BANK said NO
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Why the BANK said NO

You applied for your first mortgage and you got denied. Are you sure you put the best application forward? Find out three mistakes you may be making that are reducing your ability to get an approval.

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Is Your Primary Residence the Best Investment?
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Is Your Primary Residence the Best Investment?

I hope to challenge another conventional norm. That home (primary) ownership is the best investment. Yes, there are a lot of moving parts to consider when making this case (geography, size of the home, opportunity cost, interest rates, housing appreciation, etc)

Regardless, I believe it is a useful exercise to dig down to the numbers and objectively evaluate the true costs of home ownership and the opportunity cost of purchasing a home.

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Thinking about renewing your mortgage? Don’t forget to do this!
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Thinking about renewing your mortgage? Don’t forget to do this!

We dive into a topic that's particularly relevant in today's economic climate: renewing your mortgage in a high-interest rate environment. With interest rates on the rise, it's more critical than ever to make informed decisions when it comes to your mortgage. Let's break down some key considerations to help you navigate this financial milestone successfully.

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The Business and Real Estate Cycle
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The Business and Real Estate Cycle

The business and real estate cycles have been present ever since economists have been tracking markets, they are cyclical (duh, that’s why it’s called a cycle) and largely due to human nature and the fight we face between fear and greed. Until human nature changes, these cycles will be ever-present, so it’s best you understand what they are and how if may affect your investment decisions.

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